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Overcoming the Interference Barrier: vHive Enables Autonomous Tower Surveys on the DJI Matrice 4E

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New interference-resilient capability restores true autonomy for telecom tower digitization vHive has announced exclusive support for fully autonomous tower surveys using the DJI Matrice 4E, marking a major step forward in overcoming radio-interference challenges at telecom sites. The company says its new capability resolves the long-standing issue that has limited the use of RTK-enabled drones […]

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Generative AI + Autonomy: The Next Leap for Industrial Drone Programs

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Generative AI-run systems point to the future of drone applications By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Recent advances in the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and pending new regulations regarding UAV operations are likely to pave the way for widespread industrial adoption of fully autonomous drones, according to a speaker at the Energy Drone/Robotics […]

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How AI Is Pushing Industrial Drone Use Into a New Era

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AI tools set to trigger rapid industry adoption of drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Although over the past couple of decades some heavy industries have been quick to adopt the use of drones and robotics to perform tasks that are difficult to dangerous for humans to perform, the introduction of the next generation […]

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Italian Regulators Open Inquiry on Alleged Price Fixing by DJI, Partners

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The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has opened a formal investigation into DJI Europe B.V. and its Italian importer Nital S.p.A. over suspected resale price maintenance (RPM) practices that may violate European Union competition law. The investigation centers on allegations that the companies imposed fixed resale prices on retailers selling DJI enterprise drones in Italy, threatening […]

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Infravision Secures $91 Million to Scale Drone-Powered Grid Infrastructure

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Austin-based Infravision has raised $91 million in Series B funding to accelerate the global deployment of its aerial robotics system for power line construction and maintenance. The round was led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, with participation from Activate Capital and Hitachi Ventures, alongside existing investor Energy Impact Partners.​ Founded in 2018 by robotics […]

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From the Floor Of Intergeo 2025: GeoCue Announces NDAA-Compliant TrueView 641 Aerial LiDAR Sensor

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GeoCue unveiled the TrueView 641 at INTERGEO 2025, a new NDAA-compliant aerial LiDAR sensor designed to meet growing demand from surveying and engineering companies across the United States and worldwide. The engineering-grade sensor addresses the increasing number of Federal, State, Local, and Educational contracts requiring NDAA compliance while maintaining cost accessibility without compromising performance. The […]

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From the Floor of Intergeo 2025: Xer Showcases Their Hybrid-Electric X8 Infrastructure Inspection Drone

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Swiss manufacturer Xer Technologies presented its Xer X8 hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft system at Intergeo 2025 in Frankfurt, demonstrating the platform’s advanced capabilities for large-scale infrastructure monitoring operations. The Xer X8 addresses critical operational limitations of battery-powered drones through innovative hybrid propulsion technology. Xer X8 Technical Specifications and Performance The Xer X8, (available in an NDAA-compliant […]

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From the Floor of Intergeo 2025: Phase One Unveils Advanced Drone Camera Systems

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Phase One demonstrated comprehensive aerial imaging technologies at Intergeo 2025 in Frankfurt, showcasing new drone camera integration solutions designed for professional geospatial applications. The company announced hardware and software developments targeting surveying, inspection, and mapping operations across multiple UAV platforms. iXM-RS250 Aerial Camera Technical Specifications The iXM-RS250 aerial camera represents Phase One’s latest flagship imaging system for professional drone […]

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From the Floor of InterGeo 2025: Axpo’s LINIA Software Suite Offers Complete Drone Powerline Inspection Solutions

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As grid operators worldwide harness drone technology for the crucial, time-and-labor-intensive process of powerline inspection, Swiss power company Axpo has acquired comprehensive in-house systems and now offers these solutions across Europe and worldwide. Axpo showcased their suite of software services at Intergeo 2025, demonstrating tools designed to streamline powerline inspection using various drone platforms. Their […]

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Leveraging Point Clouds for Vegetation Encroachment Assessment: A Drone-Enabled Approach

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This article from Blue Marble Geographics highlights how advanced point cloud analysis can support vegetation fire risk assessment. Blue Marble is known for its geospatial software, including Global Mapper and Global Mapper Pro, which provide powerful tools for working with LiDAR, photogrammetry, and other complex datasets. These solutions enable users across industries—from utilities to forestry—to […]

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